Senior Backend Engineer

EMEA (Remote)

Senior Level

WHAT YOU' DO:

  • Build and maintain backend applications using Java 21 and Spring Boot, making changes to the React/TypeScript frontend when needed.
  • Convert existing AI-generated and vibe-coded MVPs into reliable, production-ready applications.
  • Refactor prototype logic into clean backend services, typed APIs, database schemas, and maintainable end-to-end workflows.
  • Design PostgreSQL schemas and manage database migrations with Liquibase.
  • Integrate BigQuery as a read source and maintain adjusted/published data views with clear source-of-truth boundaries.
  • Follow OpenAPI-first development practices to build well-defined APIs and generate typed frontend API clients.
  • Implement backend observability using Spring Boot Actuator, Prometheus metrics, and structured logging.
  • Ensure applications are deployable, maintainable, and ready for engineering handoff.
  • Work with business stakeholders to preserve product intent while improving technical quality.

WHAT YOU BRING:

  • 5+ years of backend development experience.
  • Strong proficiency in Java 21 and Spring Boot 3.x.
  • Strong experience with Maven.
  • Experience designing and building REST APIs using OpenAPI contract-first development.
  • Experience with Spring Security.
  • Strong experience with PostgreSQL schema design and Liquibase.
  • Experience with BigQuery or similar data warehouse technologies.
  • Experience with production readiness practices: observability, error handling, configuration, and deployment support.
  • Solid understanding of versioned data, source-of-truth boundaries, data freshness, cache rebuilds, and fallback behavior.
  • Experience with AI-assisted development tools (OpenAI, Claude, Cursor, Replit AI, or similar).
  • Experience evaluating and refactoring AI-generated or vibe-coded solutions into production-ready applications.
  • Familiarity with React and TypeScript, with the ability to make basic frontend changes when needed.

Nice to have:

  • Experience with multi-module Maven projects.
  • Experience integrating legacy systems without rewriting them.
  • Experience with Google APIs (Sheets, Drive, BigQuery).
  • Experience with n8n or other workflow automation tools.
  • Familiarity with Vite.
  • Familiarity with TanStack Query.

WHAT WE OFFER:

  • USD compensation that values your expertise.
  • Work from anywhere: Fully remote to suit your lifestyle.
  • 31 days of paid time off: 21 days of annual leave + 10 days of sick leave, because your health and work-life balance matter.
  • Growth-focused environment: Access to learning resources and clear pathways for growth.
  • Fun team events: Virtual cooking classes, yoga sessions, team quizzes and more.
  • A culture of trust: We cut the red tape — results over rules always. Open talk, ownership, and getting things done together.

STEPS OF THE SELECTION PROCESS:

  • Screening Interview (45 minutes) – Initial conversation with a recruiter.
  • Team Interview (up to 60 minutes) – A meeting with your potential Team Lead and future colleagues to assess team fit and discuss role-specific responsibilities, expectations and workflows.‍
  • Technical Interview (up to 60 minutes) – A deep dive into your functional expertise, problem-solving approach, and practical skills relevant to the role.
  • Final Interview (Up to 60 minutes) – Meet with the Team Lead for an in-depth discussion of your experience and skills.
  • Offer – If successful, you’ll receive an offer to join our team.

‍AI Digital does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, military service eligibility, veteran status, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, or any other protected class in terms of employment. We support workplace diversity and believe strongly that it contributes to a broader collective perspective that consistently leads to better products and a better company. We are working hard to increase the diversity of our team.

Note: This role is open to applicants from:

EMEA (selected countries)

Please note that we’re unable to consider applications from outside these regions. Thanks for your understanding!

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  1. Responsibility
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Our values are more than words on a wall. They're the foundation of how we work, create, and collaborate. Since our early days, these core principles have shaped our culture. We embrace our values and we use them as a compass to as we navigate our work, team interactions and most importantly, our client communications.

  1. RESPONSIBILITY

    We have a responsibility to the marketplace and our clients to demand better from the digital ecosystem and leverage the digital ecosystem for better, minimizing ad fraud and invalid traffic and improving brand safety and viewability.

  2. RESPECT

    Respect for our colleagues and people/the consumer by delivering experiences at their specific level of need, with the right creative messaging, at the right time, regardless of channel — and inclusive of where they are spending more of their physical and media time as those touch points converge rapidly.

  3. RADICAL CURIOSITY

    Radical curiosity drives innovation and results for our clients, constantly testing and learning the technology and optimization levers in a platform that will drive results underpinned by people-optimized data and technology.